toward an architecture of presence

Studio LK is devoted to the belief that the architecture of a home can steward presence—
that space, material, and light can offer stillness and permanence in a world that feels increasingly turbulent and transient.

Each commission is a pursuit of the elemental, eliminating complexity and redundancy. Materials are chosen for their integrity and their ability to age with grace: stone, plaster, wood, and metal. Light is treated as a material in its own right, shaping atmosphere as profoundly as structure. A soft shadow on a wall, the warmth of timber in winter light—these are the quiet conditions that define how a space is felt.

The plan, as a classical framework of composition, remains the foundation. Timeless principles of order, balance, and proportion inform the work, yet the expression is distinctly contemporary.

These homes are not designed to impress, but to anchor—places of enduring simplicity, craftsmanship, and truth.

Louis Kaufman is an architect and designer based in Hailey, Idaho.

With over 40 years of experience, his portfolio includes commissions located in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. He also has extensive design experience in commercial and institutional architecture, notably in healthcare and higher education.

A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Louis holds a Bachelor of Arts / Design from the University of California / Los Angeles and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and he maintains professional registrations in California and Idaho.